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What Are The Life Style Changes To Made To Control Blood Sugar Levels?
Question: My hb1 test result is 6.3 and mean plasma glucose is 134.
Can i go for medicene?
Blood sugar fasting -107
Pls. suggest the diet and exercise etc.
Can i go for medicene?
Blood sugar fasting -107
Pls. suggest the diet and exercise etc.
Brief Answer:
Follow lifestyle changes. No need for any medications at this stage
Detailed Answer:
Dear friend, Greetings from HCM. I have read your query and understand your concern, but at this stage if you can strictly follow the lifestyle changes it is sufficient
First stay away from all the fast / processed and fried food stuff. Divide your meal in to 4-5 parts per day. With 2 snacks in between. That helps to keep the sugar levels constant throughout the day. Add more of fiber rich food stuffs like green leafy vegetables, raw fruits (not juices), take very less of carbohydrates. Avoid sugar completely. Take Millets in boiled form or the breads prepared out of it like ragi, bajra, sorghum, wheat etc., are very good source of micro-nutrients required for the action of insulin. Take more of protein rich food, like egg white, fish is good source of omega 3 & 6 fatty acids. Moreover, beetroot juice (inorganic nitrate), olive leaves, garlic, turmeric, tamarind also have proven benefits. Say no to oils and cholesterol rich food stuffs. Based on this, with the help of a dietitian, you prepare your diet chart and strictly follow it.
Physical activity is very important, walk at least half an hour to one hour a day. This not only helps you to burn calories, but also to relive your stress. Music is another way to relax too. Try and practice yoga, meditation and pranayama. Some aasanas are very easy to practice and also beneficial. Quit smoking (if) and reduce your alcohol intake.
If u can follow these (have to!!) you can definitely see difference yourself by the time you have your next blood investigation report in three months time
Wish you good health. Do feel free to ask more queries. THANK YOU
Follow lifestyle changes. No need for any medications at this stage
Detailed Answer:
Dear friend, Greetings from HCM. I have read your query and understand your concern, but at this stage if you can strictly follow the lifestyle changes it is sufficient
First stay away from all the fast / processed and fried food stuff. Divide your meal in to 4-5 parts per day. With 2 snacks in between. That helps to keep the sugar levels constant throughout the day. Add more of fiber rich food stuffs like green leafy vegetables, raw fruits (not juices), take very less of carbohydrates. Avoid sugar completely. Take Millets in boiled form or the breads prepared out of it like ragi, bajra, sorghum, wheat etc., are very good source of micro-nutrients required for the action of insulin. Take more of protein rich food, like egg white, fish is good source of omega 3 & 6 fatty acids. Moreover, beetroot juice (inorganic nitrate), olive leaves, garlic, turmeric, tamarind also have proven benefits. Say no to oils and cholesterol rich food stuffs. Based on this, with the help of a dietitian, you prepare your diet chart and strictly follow it.
Physical activity is very important, walk at least half an hour to one hour a day. This not only helps you to burn calories, but also to relive your stress. Music is another way to relax too. Try and practice yoga, meditation and pranayama. Some aasanas are very easy to practice and also beneficial. Quit smoking (if) and reduce your alcohol intake.
If u can follow these (have to!!) you can definitely see difference yourself by the time you have your next blood investigation report in three months time
Wish you good health. Do feel free to ask more queries. THANK YOU
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Pradeep Vitta
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